Research Assistant

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Life Sciences in Loveland, CO, is seeking a temporary Research Associate to join a national diagnostics project focused on advancing our proprietary platform assays. You will conduct experiments, assist in planning, and contribute to data analysis in a biologic laboratory.

The role requires a Life Sciences bachelor’s degree, strong lab skills, good documentation, and collaboration in a fast-paced team environment; must be able to follow SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment and following SOPs.
• Knowledge of chemistry and biology principles relevant to the diagnostic industry.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes lab work and assays/experiments utilizing standard lab equipment, following standard operating procedures.
• Performs process development, assay development, product testing and optimization of diagnostic tests.
• Performs testing of assays.
• Participates in initial data analysis, records, and communicates findings.
• Handle and utilize lab equipment as required and must be comfortable working in a lab.
• Ensures compliance with established business policies and regulatory requirements.
• Use problem solving skills
• Handle biohazardous materials in accordance with Company and FDA regulations.

Skills

Lab techniques

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Yoh Life Sciencesis hiring a temporaryResearch Associatefor a national diagnostics customer inLoveland, CO.The Research Associate will be assigned to one or more research projects aimed at the further development of the Company’s product assays on our proprietary platform. The projects range from initial research to product development and can involve substantial interdisciplinary activity and collaboration. The Research Associate will participate in experiment planning, execution, and some data analysis in a biologic laboratory.

Schedule

- M-F 8-5pm

Location

- Loveland, CO

Responsibilities

• Completes lab work and assays/experiments utilizing standard lab equipment, following standard operating procedures
• Performs process development, assay development, product testing and optimization of diagnostic tests.
• Performs testing of assays.
• Participates in initial data analysis, records, and communicates findings.
• Handle and utilize lab equipment as required and must be comfortable working in a lab.
• Ensures compliance with established business policies and regulatory requirements.
• Use problem solving skills
• Handle biohazardous materials in accordance with Company and FDA regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or similar degree program; prior experience with standard laboratory equipment, conducting experiments and following protocols
• Functional knowledge of chemistry and biology principles applicable to the diagnostic industry.
• Good analytical and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and techniques
• Experienced with MS Office
• Experience working in laboratory setting preferred.
• Well-organized and a collaborative team player, able to demonstrate ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/presentation)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Estimated Min Rate

$24.00

Estimated Max Rate

$25.00

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.